View from my hotel room

Bangkok - first impressions

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August 11th 2011
Amazing. That sums it up. No other word or words do it justice, this place is simply amazing. I've been here 4 days and haven't met an unfriendly person yet. A meal that would cost you 20 dollars at home costs you 5 dollars. A 15 minute cab ride costs 2 dollars. A one hour Thai massage - 10 dollars including tip (LEGIT massage, get your mind out of the gutter). All of those are true ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more